oneirism

oneirism
A waking dream state. [G. oneiros, dream]

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onei·rism ō-'nī-.riz-əm n a dreamlike mental state experienced while awake

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n.
day-dreaming. Obviously this is a normal phenomenon, but in excess it may impair the ability to cope with life. This is a feature of schizoid personality and asthenic personalities.

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onei·rism (o-niґriz-əm) an abnormal dreamlike state of consciousness. oneiric adj

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